CATL stock price in focus before China open after share-swap deal surfaces

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited Class A is drawing attention before Monday’s session, with a weekend filing revealing a fresh equity-linked deal tied to China’s battery materials sector.

CATL stock: what to watch after an accounting switch filing and an AutoFlight deal

CATL stock: what to watch after an accounting switch filing and an AutoFlight deal

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. announced it will switch to preparing financial reports solely under China’s accounting standards for both its Shenzhen and Hong Kong listings starting with its 2025 annual report. This marks the end of using International Financial Reporting Standards alongside. The company also revealed it will no longer appoint a separate overseas audit firm, according to a notice filed with the exchange.
Beyond Lithium-Ion: Sodium-Ion vs. Solid-State vs. Lithium-Sulfur – Who Wins the Next Battery Race?

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Sodium-Ion vs. Solid-State vs. Lithium-Sulfur – Who Wins the Next Battery Race?

Lithium-ion batteries have powered our devices and electric cars for decades, but they come with drawbacks – from safety risks to expensive, scarce materials and environmental costs in mining and recycling. This has spurred a global hunt for better battery technologies. Three contenders leading the charge are Sodium-Ion batteries, All-Solid-State Lithium batteries, and Lithium-Sulfur batteries. Each promises unique advantages – whether it’s sodium’s low cost and abundance, solid-state’s high energy and safety, or lithium-sulfur’s ultra-high capacity. At the same time, each faces its own challenges before it can dethrone today’s Li-ion cells. Below, we delve into an in-depth comparison across all the important dimensions – energy density, safety, cost, longevity, environmental impact, scalability, and manufacturing hurdles – backed by the latest developments and expert insights.